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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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